Many say school needs dose of 'reality'

3:28 AM,
Dec. 5, 2004

Written by

Andy Kanengiser
akanengiser@clarionledger.com

University of Mississippi Chancellor Robert Khayat wants to transform Ole Miss' football program into a national power while building upon the university's academic successes.

Some say the goal is unrealistic. Others say it is within reach as athletic director Pete Boone searches for a coach to succeed David Cutcliffe.

Cutcliffe's abrupt firing last week touched off a firestorm of criticism, even from the national media. The sacking of the coach and his assistants is being discussed and cussed on sports talk shows and Internet message boards and at kitchen tables. ...